Adolescents can be particularly vulnerable to spine injuries mainly due to a combination of high flexibility and low muscle strength and control.

The competitive athlete and most individuals who exercise regularly or maintain a level of fitness and core stability control are less prone to spine injury and problems due to the strength and flexibility of supporting structures. Your physiotherapist can assist the resolution of any deficits in this area.

Luckily, problems involving the lower lumbar spine are rare in athletes and account for less than 10% of sports-related injuries. Injuries do occur in contact sports and with repetitive strain sports. 

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Scoliosis  is a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side. The spine of an individual with a typical scoliosis may look more like an "S" than a straight line.

We see lots of adults with particular back problems, scoliosis or postural problems who wished they'd been diagnosed and treated when they were young.   

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